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Mcclure's Garlic And Dill Pickles Recipe

Recreate the magic of Bob McClure's famous pickles! This recipe, straight from his Brooklyn Kitchen pickling class, teaches you how to make crisp, flavorful dill pickles that will impress. Learn Bob's expert tips, including blanching garlic to prevent blue discoloration and chilling cucumbers for optimal crunch. Perfect for canning enthusiasts and pickle lovers alike! Makes 12 half-pint jars or 6 pint jars.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 98.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mcclure's Garlic And Dill Pickles

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How to Make Mcclure's Garlic And Dill Pickles

  1. Trim cucumbers to a uniform length, slightly shorter than your jars. Set aside.
  2. Pour boiling vinegar over 8 cloves of garlic for 1 minute. This prevents the garlic from turning blue.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of water, 2 cups of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup of pickling salt.
  4. Pack cucumber slices tightly into sterilized jars, using cucumber trimmings to fill any gaps.
  5. Add 2-3 dill sprigs, 2-3 garlic cloves (blanched), and 1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorns (optional) to each jar.
  6. Pour the vinegar mixture into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  7. Remove air bubbles by gently tapping the jars on the counter.
  8. Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (for pint jars) or 5 minutes (for half-pint jars) at altitudes below 1000 feet. Adjust processing time based on your altitude following canning guidelines.
  9. Let jars cool completely. Check seals by pressing on the center of each lid – if it doesn't flex, it's sealed. Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

197 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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